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CARMEN FRANCO Geneu, !ow= mo'o Wife 11;.io Important Rolls in New Spain
a slim figure—that most valued of all assets of the modern woman! Yes, Senora Carmen Polo Franco is certainly one of the world's beautiful ladies. I did. not take the honour extended to me as being purely a personal one. It was in reality a recognition of my country and its women. I brought her greetings from the Catholic women of Perth, which she charmingly acknowledged. We talked of many things. She asked had I seen that wonder of wonders. the Burgos Cathedral, and Leonardo da Vinci's original painting which hangs there? Yes. I had. She mentioned all the places I should see. (I wondered what I should do for time tl Then she mentioned the treason of Teruel and hoped I would go there and see the ruins. I had to wait a day or t wo to. ascertain all the information w anted to know about her. She would not speak about herself.
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Miss Catlilee-i McDonnell. who left. Perth tut March. has - 1.st completed a tou• of Nationalist > She concludes very interesting seriez ot letters on thi.s subject with an account of her interview with Senora Franco. The waif Generalissuro at pre Sent occur ; • • --pain •the unique position that c'.. - in Elizabeth holds to England, an Mrs. Roosevelt in the United Statt The absence of title removr, nothing fr,on •.he nit' and responsibility of her p-s,ition. as first lady in the land. I was singularly privileged t,, an interview with Senora Franco (In my arrival in Burgos, at the office ,,f the Minister for the Interior. I expressed a desire to meet her. It was difficult to grant this request, as the Generali imo's wife is the busiest lady in Spain. However, Senor Merry del Val Promised to do everything in his power for me, and he did it. . Situated a little out of the town, the residence lies hidden behind a high brick wall and stands far back sheIter• .
E very minute of her long day is filled. for apart from her home responsit,ilities, the hospitals and every organisation in Burgos has some claim on her time. She is the -recognised "head'. of them all.
ed amid tall trees and gardens Soldiers guard the main entrance. and there is a momentary wait while you present your passport. Then along a path, up an imposing stcne stair, then through more uniformed guards, and finally into a beautiful room of Louis X IV. period. Senor Merry del Val accompanied me and acted as interpreter: I could have spent an hour in this interesting period room, but Senora did not let us wait more than a few moments. She entered, looking beautiful in her cape of black, her complete toilette was black, and in this room of vivid rose and gold tonings, it served all the more to enhance her brunette charm. Dark eyes that sparkle when she smiles, sleep black hair, and a good
When the Generalissimo is present, he attends Mass every morning in their home. The Rosary is said every day in the Franco home. This brings me to a point about the Rosary. It is almost impossible to imagine what the Rosary has done for Spain. It is said practically all day long. Novenas, triduums, public rosary processions through the streets from 5.30 in the mornings on certain days (this was in San Sabastian). It is a common sight to go into a church and see crowds praying with arms outstretched for the "liberation of Espana." A t the time I was in Burgos. General Franco was at the front. As a matter of fact he is seldom anywhere else these days. Gone are the days when he could help his small daughter. Carmencita. with her homework! These are crucial moments for the Nationalists. -,:ntinued on Rack Cover. ,
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